How Many Elephants

How Many Elephants We're a non-profit organisation that is women-led, women & wildlife-focused and impact-driven.

Few people know that 96 African elephants are poached each day for their ivory. At this astonishing rate they will be extinct in the wild within a decade. World record adventurer, designer and conservationist, Holly Budge, has turned this disheartening statistic into a powerful campaign that presents the poaching data in a visual, non-gory & non-political way.

22/03/2026

In the lead up to World Female Ranger Week, I've teamed up with the International Ranger Federation to host two 'Women Ranger Leadership' Roundtables.

Join us online this March 24th to explore a critical question for the future of conservation: what does true visibility and leadership for female rangers look like?

While progress has been made, women remain underrepresented across the global ranger workforce - particularly in leadership and decision-making roles. Yet across the world, female rangers are already demonstrating powerful leadership through community engagement, operational expertise, cultural knowledge, and resilience in some of the most challenging conservation environments.

These interactive roundtable sessions will bring together female rangers, conservation leaders, and allies from around the world to share lived leadership experiences, explore the conditions that enable women to move from presence to influence, and identify practical actions to strengthen leadership pathways within the ranger profession.

I will be speaking alongside female rangers, allies, and other industry experts, along with cross-sector insights and participant discussions. The sessions aim to amplify female ranger voices, highlight diverse leadership models, and inspire tangible steps toward a more inclusive, representative, and resilient global ranger workforce.

Together, we will explore how elevating women’s leadership strengthens conservation outcomes and helps shape the future of protected and conserved areas worldwide.

To accommodate time zones around the world, two round tables will be held. FREE registration links below:

SESSION 1: UTC 13:00-14:30
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__NL2m-ApQCupElQIMNbu1Q #/registration

SESSION 2: UTC 21:00-22:30
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ykj69EUARwGQk9iB2fTkew #/registration

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We're excited to invite you to our 'Disappearing Giants' keynote talk, where our founder will be speaking about her wor...
04/11/2024

We're excited to invite you to our 'Disappearing Giants' keynote talk, where our founder will be speaking about her work to protect African elephants and how these incredible animals are vital to fighting climate change and biodiversity loss.

Join us on Wednesday, 6th November at 7 PM (doors open at 6:30) at New Hall, , Hampshire, UK, for the wonderful Wildlife Memorial Lecture.

👉 Secure your FREE ticket today! (Link in bio)

Looking forward to seeing you there! ❤️🐘

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Today is World Ranger Day. It’s an important day to recognise and celebrate the often challenging work of rangers who ti...
31/07/2024

Today is World Ranger Day.

It’s an important day to recognise and celebrate the often challenging work of rangers who tirelessly protect wildlife, wild spaces, and biodiversity.

The highest respect for you all. ❤️

30/06/2024

The CG, NPS Dr. Ibrahim M. Goni inspecting the all female quarter guard during the celebration of the World Female Ranger Week 2024 at the National Park Serv...

Today marks the start of and Patricia Sims is proud to be an World Female Ranger Week ambassador.Launched by internati...
23/06/2024

Today marks the start of and Patricia Sims is proud to be an World Female Ranger Week ambassador.

Launched by international NGO, How Many Elephants, to recognise and celebrate female rangers worldwide, this vital organization supports global conservation efforts to ensure elephants exist for generations to come!

In the world of animal & elephant conservation, rangers, and specifically female rangers, provide a vital line of defence between poachers and their prey. While exact figures vary, reports indicate a steady year-over-year increase in the number of female rangers across Africa. For instance, the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) reported a 250% increase in the number of female rangers within their programs from 2018 to 2021.

Throughout this week, we will be showcasing the importance of female rangers in the protection of global elephant populations.

Less than two weeks to go until World Female Ranger Week on June 23-30th 2024!⁠⁠This year we are encouraging everybody t...
11/06/2024

Less than two weeks to go until World Female Ranger Week on June 23-30th 2024!⁠
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This year we are encouraging everybody to take part and take inspiration from:⁠
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❤️ Supporting Women⁠
🌿 Protecting Wildlife & Wild Spaces⁠
👉 Promoting Gender Equality⁠
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We'd love your support, whether you’re a ranger, a guide, a teacher, a climate activist, an NGO, or a global citizen.⁠
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Visit our website for free resources to get involved: https://www.worldfemalerangerweek.org/supporter-resources and share your World Female Ranger Week plans with us in the comments!⁠
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Watch this space for exciting updates on new partnerships, upcoming events & much more… 👏⁠
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Holly Budge

Female rangers are proving that gender should never be a barrier to success. Celebrate their achievements and advocate f...
06/06/2024

Female rangers are proving that gender should never be a barrier to success. Celebrate their achievements and advocate for gender equality this ⁠
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👉 Get involved! Access our Supporter Toolkit: https://www.worldfemalerangerweek.org/supporter-resources/
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World Female Ranger Week Holly Budge

🌍 Calling all female rangers! 🌿⁠⁠World Female Ranger Week is just around the corner, and we want to hear from YOU! Your ...
05/06/2024

🌍 Calling all female rangers! 🌿⁠
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World Female Ranger Week is just around the corner, and we want to hear from YOU! Your stories of courage, dedication, and impact are inspiring change and paving the way for future generations of women in conservation. Let's amplify the incredible work you do and show the world the power of female rangers.⁠
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📢 Share Your Story Today - https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/GthAma
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Your stories will be featured across our platforms, helping to raise awareness and support for female rangers globally. Let's make World Female Ranger Week 2024 the most impactful one yet!⁠
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The World Female Ranger Award Winners, spearheaded by international NGO, How Many Elephants, have been announced.⁠⁠Real ...
19/12/2023

The World Female Ranger Award Winners, spearheaded by international NGO, How Many Elephants, have been announced.⁠
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Real women, real stories and real impact; The World Female Ranger Awards give international recognition to female wildlife rangers who have shown exemplary service and commitment to conservation.⁠
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The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Leadership’ Award winner is Caroline Olory, the first female Conservator of Park for the National Park Service in Nigeria. Through Caroline’s efforts, alongside her team, she has improved park protection and conservation in Cross River National Park and Old Oyo National Park. Caroline has increased the involvement of women in decision-making in communities surrounding the parks and has strengthened park/community relationships with state governments and NGOs. She is a role model to girls in the surrounding communities and schools, piquing their interest in education and conservation.

Often referred to as the “Iron Lady”, Caroline has delivered talks on the role of women in wildlife conservation to many university students in Nigeria. “Thank you for recognizing the work we do as female rangers, protecting our biodiversity in Nigeria alongside our male counterparts. It is not easy in the midst of men, many of whom still think the place of women should remain in the kitchen.”
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Founder of How Many Elephants, Holly Budge, says, “This year we have multiple award categories and are delighted to give recognition to female rangers, plus providing grants sponsored by How Many Elephants. I have seen the tangible impact female rangers are making around the world, protecting wildlife, uplifting communities and empowering women. I salute all our award winners.”

The World Female Ranger Award Winners, spearheaded by international NGO, How Many Elephants, have been announced.Real wo...
19/12/2023

The World Female Ranger Award Winners, spearheaded by international NGO, How Many Elephants, have been announced.

Real women, real stories and real impact; The World Female Ranger Awards give international recognition to female wildlife rangers who have shown exemplary service and commitment to conservation.

The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Trailblazer’ Award winner is Pera Pinem from the Sumatran Ranger Project in Indonesia. Pera was the only female ranger in North Sumatra (and possibly Indonesia) for three years.

Through her work, she protects Sumatran elephants, orangutans and tigers and is actively working with local communities to reduce human/wildlife conflict. To become a ranger, Pera had to go against her family and culture. It was not deemed acceptable for women to be working in the jungle, let alone sleeping besides a man they’re not married to or related to. Pera has experienced much prejudice due to her decision to become a ranger but in doing so, has paved the way for other women to become rangers. " Winning this award is something I’d never have imagined before. I am very happy and still can't believe this! I feel very blessed for the trust given to me. I am very proud to be a ranger" says Pera.

Founder of How Many Elephants, Holly Budge, says, “This year we have multiple award categories and are delighted to give recognition to female rangers, plus providing grants sponsored by How Many Elephants. I have seen the tangible impact female rangers are making around the world, protecting wildlife, uplifting communities and empowering women. I salute all our award winners.”

Our World Female Ranger Award Winners have been announced.⁠⁠Real women, real stories and real impact; The World Female R...
19/12/2023

Our World Female Ranger Award Winners have been announced.⁠
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Real women, real stories and real impact; The World Female Ranger Awards give international recognition to female wildlife rangers who have shown exemplary service and commitment to conservation.⁠
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The inaugural World Female Ranger ‘Resilience’ Award winner is Mariani ‘Bam’ Ramli, Founder and President of the Gibbon Conservation Society (GCS) in Malaysia. Bam single-handedly founded GCS in 2013 after meeting ‘Ellek’, a confiscated infant gibbon. Despite her lack of knowledge, she volunteered to care for him and learnt everything she could about gibbons. Eventually, Bam encountered other distressed gibbons in need and in response, she sold her possessions and moved to a secluded estate to provide a natural home for them. As Bam spoke out against gibbon ownership, she faced backlash, and some villagers labelled her as a ‘witch’.

Over the last decade, Bam has faced great adversity in her fight for the gibbons but despite the hardship she has built a strong organization. Today, she and GCS operate two rehabilitation projects. From struggling to afford meals, Bam now provides livelihood opportunities, especially for women and indigenous people. Recently, Bam has successfully managed to get a pair of gibbons to relearn their wild behaviours and reproduce. "To actualize change in wildlife conservation, tangible actions and sustainable partnerships between organisations, women and indigenous communities need to be applied," says Bam.
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Founder of How Many Elephants & World Female Ranger Week, Holly Budge, says, “This year we have multiple award categories and are delighted to give recognition to female rangers, plus providing grants sponsored by How Many Elephants. I have seen the tangible impact female rangers are making around the world, protecting wildlife, uplifting communities and empowering women. I salute all our award winners.”

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